The Hope of Christmas Is the Hope of Eternity
I don’t know if you’ve ever thought about it but there are two kinds of hope. The most common way we use the word today is to mean a desire or a wish. “I hope the pandemic ends soon.” “I…
Read »I don’t know if you’ve ever thought about it but there are two kinds of hope. The most common way we use the word today is to mean a desire or a wish. “I hope the pandemic ends soon.” “I…
Read »I’m hoping that you have experienced the love of Christ and that you accept and comprehend how truly, madly, and deeply God loves you. That’s the starting point of everything, including sharing Christ’s love with others. Because God has that…
Read »Sometimes the Christian life feels blessed and rewarding. Other times it’s a struggle. If you’re wandering in a dark season and not feeling much like a resilient Christian, please remember that God wants to help you grow in maturity until…
Read »Facing hard times is clearly not unusual in a fallen world. The apostle Peter told us to not be surprised at trials—as if they are something out of the ordinary. (See 1 Peter 4:12). However, while Jesus Himself told His…
Read »It’s easy these days to be anxious when facing the future. Some people might even look around and retort, “Oh yeah, what future?” True, our modern world right now is facing a lot. A pandemic, a government in turmoil, social…
Read »The world is messed up right now, but Jesus came into a world much like ours. A brutal, corrupt, greedy place. Where women were marginalized, children didn’t matter, and slavery was pervasive. Where power was cruel and oppressive. Entertainment was…
Read »One of the most destructive strategies that the fallen angel known as Satan has accomplished is this: convincing people that he and his demons don’t exist. As if the very idea of the devil is a superstitious holdover from the…
Read »When thinking about our children and all that they face in today’s fallen world, it’s easy to feel discouraged and even desperate, isn’t it? While there still are bright spots, we live in a culture that is overwhelmingly characterized by…
Read »The worldwide pandemic has undermined the economy and shaken our confidence in the future. In such an age of uncertainty, it’s understandable that for many of us, it’s hard to even think about having an attitude of generosity. Why should…
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